Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Wire Mesh Fabric IS 1568 Q3 Tender 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Army Department of Military Affairs seeks procurement across multiple product groups including Wire Mesh Fabric or Cloth per IS 1568 (Q3), Curtain Pipe, Sider and mounting bracket (Q4), Towel Rail / Ring for Bathroom (Q3), Connection Pipe with Nuts (V2) (Q3), Waste Pipe (Q3), Floor Drain Traps (Q3), Sinks (Q3), and Tower Bolts (Ferrous Metals) as per IS 204 (Q3). The bid includes an EMD of ₹73,500. The sequence allows a quantity variation up to 25%, with corresponding delivery extensions. OEM authorizations, warranty, and compliance with ISI/BIS standards are mandatory, with a minimum 2-year warranty. The tender emphasizes Make in India content, NABL/BIS verification, and past performance documentation. The work is for government provisioning with strict conformity and post-sale support obligations. A critical differentiator is the requirement for OEM letters and performance data across quoted makes, ensuring supply chain resilience.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product families: Wire Mesh Fabric/Cloth (IS 1568 Q3), Curtain Pipe, Sider and mounting bracket (Q4), Bathroom hardware including Towel Rail/Ring, Connection Pipe with Nuts (V2) (Q3), Waste Pipe (Q3), Floor Drain Traps (Q3), Sinks (Q3), Tower Bolts (Ferrous Metals) per IS 204 (Q3).
• Standards & compliance: All items must be ISI/BIS certified; items marked as ISI marked must be supplied accordingly.
• Warranty & OEM support: Minimum 2-year warranty from CRAC generation; OEM warranty certificates on OEM letterhead; OEM authorization on OEM letterhead quoting the bid number.
• Documentation & testing: MII certificate showing local content; NABL test certificate; technical specifications matching quoted makes; past performance documents (GeM CRAC orders) for last 3 years; CA-verified annual turnover for last 3 years for bidder and OEMs.
• Delivery & compliance: General engineering practice applies if specifications are ambiguous; option clause governs quantity variation up to 25% with delivery time calculations.
• Geographic & procurement scope: Government procurement with emphasis on Make in India content and supplier reliability.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹73,500 (payment terms to be defined in ATC).
• Experience & turnover: Bidder must provide past performance on primary category items via GeM orders; annual turnover for last 3 consecutive financial years (CA verified).
• OEM requirements: Upload OEM authorization on OEM letterhead quoting the bid number; upload OEM warranty certificates; provide MII and NABL certificates where applicable.
• Delivery & payment terms: Delivery timelines governed by option clause; payment terms to be specified in ATC and contract.
• Documents: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documentation, OEM authorizations, NABL/BIS licenses, and technical specifications.
• Quality & penalties: Items must be ISI/BIS compliant; non-conforming items may be rejected; warranty period must be honored.